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HOMER LEE AND EDMUND'LEBRUN, OF NE\V YORK, N. Y.,'ASSIGN ORS TO THE ELECTRIC TYPOGRAPHIC COMPANY, OF WEST VIRGINIA.

* MATRIX-MAKING OR TYPE-SETTING MA CHINE.

SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters Patent No. {147,134, dated February 24, 1891,

. Application filed Qctcber 31, 1883. Serial No. 289,676. (No model.)

To ctZZ whom it may concern:

Be it known that we, HOMER LEE, a citizen of the United States, and EDMUND LEBRUN, a subject of the Queen of Great Britain,both

5 residing in the city, county, and State of New York, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Matrix-Making or Type-Setting Machines, of which the following is a specification.

1 Our invention relates to that class of matrix-making, type-writing, or printing machines in which a line of type or dies-by which we mean pieces of metal having characters out thereon either in relief (male) or I intaglio (female)is composed and then used either to print a line of matter or as a die from which to make a matrix, or, ifthe dies are female, as a matrix from which to cast a printing-bar, and which consists in various .2 improvements upon and additions to the .ma-

chines of this class heretofore proposed, which we will hereinafter specifically enumerate and describe, and in this description and in the claims we intend to include under the term 5 type both male and female dies.

There are several varieties of this class of machines, to all of which some parts of our invention are applicable; but our invention particularly relates to that variety in'which each type is fixed upon a separate bar adapted to slide longitudinally in order to bring the type to the composing-space.

To enable the invention, as hereinafter described in detail and claimed, to be more 3 5 readily understood, a brief statement of the principal parts of the invention and the general character of the mechanism to which it particularly relates will now be given.

Our invention relates in part to mechanism 40 which we have devised for connecting the justifying mechanism with the power-shafting, which gives motion to the type-locking, the impressing, and the matrix-moving mechanisms of the machine, so that the justifying as well as the other necessary operations shall succeed each other automatically and periodically-that is, at recurring intervals in the operation of the machine. WVe provide also an aligning-block, which is pushed against the type from the rear, so as to wedge them,

against the rest-bar, and provided with connections to the power-shafting, and we look the assembled. justified, and aligned type by means of an abutment-block connected with the power-shafting, so that its operation will be automatic and will occur at the proper moment in relation to the operation of the justifying and aligning mechanism. The movement of the impression-table to force the matrix against the type and thus produce the impression of the type thereon is also effected automatically by appropriate connections with the power-shafting of the machine. lhe distribution of the type after the impression has been secured is effected by means of lifter-bars adapted to engage the typebars and raise them until returned to their normal positions, these lifter-bars in our machine being provided with a connection with the power-shafting, so that they may be operated '70 automatically at the proper moment.

It will be seen from the foregoing that by our invention we combine in an organized machine mechanism so connected with the source of power that the operations of justi- "7 5 fying, aligning, locking, impressing the matrix, and distributing the type shall succeed each other automatically and at proper recurring intervals as the powershaft rotates.

After the matrix has been produced, and the matrix may be made from wood, paper, metal, or any other material capable of receiving an impression and giving it to the printing-barthe operation of casting the printing-bar is to be performed. Heretofore this has been done by transferring the matrix to a separate casting mechanism. By our invention we simplify and expedite this process by combining with mechanism for casting the printing-bar mechanism for transferring the 0 matrix from the impression-table to the casting mechanism all in a single organized machine and operated automatically from the power-shafting.

In carrying out our invention we also com- 5 bine with the mechanism for transferring the y matrix from the impression-table to the casting mechanism, mechanism for feeding matrix-blanks to the impression mechanism, and thus introduce the matrix-blanks upon one too side of the machine and cause them to be presented successively to the impression and casting mechanism. In the particular form of the machine we have shown, which may be changed without departing from the invention, the impression-table and the holder which receives the matrix and retains it during the operation of casting are so placed and connected that during a portion of each revolution of the power-shaft they form parts of a continuous path or runway, through the whole length of which a succession of blocks abut against each other, whereby the delivery of a matrix-blank to the impression-table, of a prepared matrix-block tothe holder of the casting mechanism, and of another block which has given its impression to a printing bar and is therefore of no further service, to a waste-delivery pipe, is effected ateach operation of the matrix-feeding mechanism.

Our invention has for a further object and partly relates to the construction of a convenient and effective mechanism for presenting the matrix to the printing-bar-casting mold, forcing the molten metal into the mold, trimming or cutting the rough edge of the printing-bar after it has been cast, so that'it shall be flat and smooth and always type-high, ejecting the printing-bar from the holder, and, finally, for delivering the completed bar in its proper position to a galley. \Ve accomplish these several results automatically by a combination of mechanisms, which will be hereinafter described in detail, all operated from the single source of power used for driving the machine.

Our invention consists in the construction and combination of the mechanisms devised for the several purposes above mentioned, and in various other features and details of construction hereinafter describedat length, and referred to in the claims.

In order that our improvements may be properly understood, it is necessary to describe them in connection with a complete machine of the class referred to. We have therefore shown and described such a machine and have necessarily embraced in the description a number of features which we do not claim as our joint invention.

Referring now to the accompanying drawings, Figures 1 and 1 form together a side elevation of a machine of our construction, the side represented being that upon the right of the operator as he stands in position for operating the machine, Fig. 1 representing the upper part of the machine and being partly in section. Fig. 1 represents the un der side of the rear portion of the pivoted arms by which the lifter-bar carriers for distributing the type are operated, and shows the devices for effecting at the will of the operator the connection or disconnection between the said arms and the lifter-bar carriers. Figs. 2 and 2 taken together represent a side elevation of the machine, the side shown being that to the left of the operator. Fig. 2 represents on an enlarged scale the under side of the reciprocating holder for the matriX-slu gs and the means for operating the spring-detent, which assists in directing their passage out from the machine after they have been used. Fig. 2 is a vertical section through the mechanism shown in Fig. 2" and on a like scale. resent a front elevation of the machine. Fig. 3 represents on an enlarged scale the pawl and ratchet with its governing armature and magnet for controlling the step-by-step movement of the type-bar-delivery mechanism. Fig. 3 is a front elevation, on an enlarged scale, of part of the n1old-plate, showing the ribs in the mold. Fig. 4 is a central sectional elevation of the upper part of the machine, the point of view being on the left-hand side of the plane of the section. Fig. at is a vertical section of the impression-table and the thrust-plate for effecting the j ustification, and shows in elevation the mechanism for operating the thrustplate. Fig. i" is a section on the line 4:" 1" of Fig. a, showing the impressiontable and its ribs moving in the guide-slots of the frame. Fig. 5 is a sectional elevation on the same plane as Fig 4, but on a larger scale, and showing details of construction omitted from Fig.4: for the sake of clearness. Fig. 6 is an irregular horizontal section on a scale somewhat larger than that of Figs. 1 to 4, being taken on about the line 6 6 of Fig. 1, and showing the justifying mechanism and a part of the devices for operating the same. Fig. 7 is a sectional elevation of the lower part of the machine, taken on the line 7 7 of Figs. 3 and 0, the point of view being on the left-hand side of the plane of thesection. Fig. 7 isafront elevation of the casting-box. Fig. 8 is a diagrammatic sectional elevation, on a reduced scale, of the upper part of the machine, taken on an approximately vertical plane passing through the path of the matrixblocks, intended to illustrate particularly the mechanism for passing these blocks from the galley 011 the right, where they are placed for introduction to the machine, to the im pression-table, where they receive the impression of the type, and thence to the reciprocating holder, by which they are presented to the casting mechanism. Fig. 9 is aside view, on a reduced scale, of the impressiontable and the connections for operating the same; and Fig. '9 represents a modified construction of this mechanism. Fig. 10 is a diagrammatic sectional elevation taken 011 about the line 10 10, Fig. 8, on a reduced scale, showing the aligning and abutment blocks in the positions which they assume to lock the line of type for the impression and the devices through which these blocks are operated, and showing also one of lifter-bar carriers. Fig. 11 isa view of the upperside of one of the type-bar frames, showing in plan a set of types and type-bars and detents for holding the type-bars in place in the frame. Fig. 12 is a sectional elevation on the line 12 12 of Fig.

11. Fig. 13 is a View from the upper side at the upper end of one of these frames, showing Figs. 3 and 3 taken together repthe arrangement of detents and delivery-rods where two sets of type-bars are held in one frame. Fig. 14 is a longitudinal side view of a type-bar, and Fig. 15 is an edge view of the same. Fig. 16 is a perspective view of one of the type and the lower part of the bar. Fig. 17 represents one of the disconnected type to be inserted in the line by the operator. Fig. 18 is a diagram of the electrical connections between the key-board and one of the magnets for operating the delivery-bars. Fig. 19

.is a view of the under side of one of the frames carrying justifying or type bars, showing the friction-rollers uponwhich the bars rest. Fig.

20 is a side view of one of the justifying-bars, showing its frame and detent in sectional elevation. Fig. 21 is a side view on an enlarged scale of the forward end of one of the justifyi'ng-bars. Fig. 22 is a section on line 22 22 of Fig. 2 Fig. 23 is a side view of the forward end of a justifying-bar, showing the relative position of the wedge and wedge-plate after the former has been forced forward to effect j ustilication. Fig. 24 is an edge view of the forward end of a justifying-bar, the parts being in the same position as shown in Fig. 23. Fig. 25 is a section on line 25 25 of Fig. 23. Fig. 26 is a perspective view of the wedge-plate. Fig.27 shows the spring-in the cylindrical matrix slug-holder. Fig. 28 is a sectional elevation on the line 28 28 of Fig. 6, showing the position of the parts'just before the projection of a printing-bar from the mold into the galley. Fig. 29 is a similar section, showing the position of the parts while the operation of casting the printing-bar is in progress. Fig. 30 is a face ,view of the matrixblock after it has received an impression from the type. Fig. 31 is a cross-section of the same. Fig. 32 is a face view, and Fig. 33 a cross-section, of the printing-bar cast from the matrix-block shown in Figs. 30 and 31.'

Referring now particularly to Figs. 1 to 9, it will be seen that the working parts of the whole apparatus are supported upon asuitable frame-work consisting of a horizontal bedplate 1 and suitable upright portions 2, this frame-work being arranged so as to bring the apparatus at a convenient height for the operator.

The power for operating the machine is derived from a main shaft 118, mounted-in appropriate bearings in the frame-work and connected through a pulley 120 or other gearing with an appropriate source of power. A clutch 119 of suitable construction is preferably placed between the main shaft and the driving pulley and gear, and we prefer to connect this clutch with'a treadle, as 121, or hand-lever, by which the application of power to the machine may be controlled bythe operator. The style of clutch preferred is onesuch as, for instance, the well-known Bliss clutch which, when operated to connect the shaft, will maintain the connection for one revolution only.

i Geared to the main shaft is a secondary shaft 122, from which we find it convenient to drive certain parts of the machine, greater compactness being secured than would be possible if all the movements were derived from a single shaft.

Supported upon the bed-plate 1 is a vertical frame-work composed of two plates 3, which are arranged at a sufficient distance apart to afford room between them for the blank strip, plate, block, or slug in which the matrix is formed, this blank being of sufficient width or length to receive the impression of a line of matter of the desired length. Located between the plates 3 is an impressiontable 111, which supports the matrix-blank while the impression is being taken. This table is placed at a slight inclination, and is arranged to have a limited vertical movement.- For this purpose it is provided at its sides with ribs, which enter and move freely in guides or ways formed in the plates 3. The vertical movement of the table is effected automaticall y by connections with the main shaft. (Best shown in Figs.'7 and 9.) These connections consist of a lever 117, fulcrumed upon a link 123, pivoted to the bed-plate or to a bracket attached thereto.

To the rear arm of the lever 117 is pivoted a rod 124, to the lower end of which is secured a ring 125, encircling the main shaft and having an internal cam-face 126, upon which operates a semicircular pin 127,-car ried upon the crank 128, rigidly fixed upon the main shaft 118. The ring 125is guided in its movements by the usual guide-plates. (Shown in front elevation in Fig. 3.) At each revolution of the main shaft the crank-pin 127 operates through the cam-face 126 to move the rod 124 downward in the direction of its length, and thus cause the impression-table to move upward, bringing the matrix-blank 110 with a short and powerful pressure against the type 4. It will be noticed that the link 123 gives a swinging fulcrum to the lever 117, thus permitting the impression-table'to move freely in its guideways. The weight 130 on the forward end of lever 129, pivoted centrally t0 rod 124 and loosely mounted upon shaft 122 or other fixed center, serves as a counterbalance to the table and causes it to return to its depressed position after having been raised by the action of pin 127.

In Fig. 9 we have shown a modification of the connections between theimpression-table and the power-shaft, in which the lever 117, instead of the link 123, is pivoted to the frame, the link being placed between the lever and the table instead of forming a swinging fulcrum for the lever. We have in this case made the rod 124 adjustable in length, so that the range of movement of the impression-table may be varied. This is a feature of importance, since it is sometimes desirable to increase or reduce the depth of the impression in the matrix-blank for the purposeof effecting a corresponding change in the amount by which the type when cast project from the pri ntingbars. A turn-buckle is shown as the device by which this adj ustability is secured, but any other appropriate device may be substituted therefor.

It is obvious that the mechanism for operating the impression-table may be made adj ustable where the latter is hand-operated no less than where it is operated by power.

' Located just above the impression-table and extending transversely across the machine between the plates 3 is a fixed rest bar or support 74, against which the type come to rest as they are successively brought into line, and by which they are in part held and supported during the operation of justification and while the impression is being taken, as best shown in Figs. 4, 10, and 4.

The type t, a sufiicient number and variety of which are provided to meet the requirements of ordinary composition, are secured to the ends of type-bars 5,formed of slightl flexible metal. (See Figs. 11,14, and 15.) The. type-bars are arranged side by side in rows in transverse frames (5, in which they are free to move longitudinally. The frames carrying the type-bars are arranged in a radial position with reference to the rest-bar 74, and are supported in a segmental frame 8,10- cated above and at one side of the rest-bar. The frame 8 is composed of a pair of side plates connected together by transverse bars or bolts, and is of suitable width to permit of the introduction and removal of the frames 6 carrying the type-bars. These frames 6 may be supported in'the segmental frame 8 in any suitable manner which will allow their convenient removal, and will preferably be held in slots or grooves o, insuring their accurate adjustment in the segmental frame.

To facilitate the introduction and removal of the frames (3, the frame 8 is hinged to the plates 3, so as to be swung back to a position to afford ready access to its under side. To effect this the frame 8 (see Figs. l and 5) is secured at one end to a transverse rock-shaft which is mounted in the plates 3 and carries a segmental gear 10, which engages with a worm on a shaft 12, having a pinion 13, which is engaged by a gear 14: (see Fig. 1) upon a second shaft 15, which is provided with a hand-wheel 16, (see Fig. 1,) by which it can readily be rotated. By this means the frame 8 may be swung upward,so as to afford convenient access to the several frames carrying the type-bars. \Vhen the frame 8 is in its normal position its forward end is supported upon a cross-piece 17, secured. to the plates (See Fig. 4.)

The frames (5 carrying the type-bars are, as has been stated, arranged radially to the restbar 74, from which it results that when the bars in dilferent frames are moved downward and forward the type carried by the several bars approach each other and tend to come into line side by side at the rest-bar.

to assemble in a transverse line at the restbar type carried by type-bars in any one or more of the frames. In order, therefore, to compose a line consisting of any combination of letters or characters, it is only necessary to have a sufficient number of each of the dif- 'ferent letters and characters required distributed in different positions transversely of the machine, so that any letter or character can always be found in some one of the frames at any point transversely of the machine, where it is required in composing the line. This result may be secured by providing as many of the frames 6 as there are letters and characters required in ordinary composition, the entire row of bars carried by each frame being provided with the same letters or characters. It is, however,-a wellknown fact that in printing some letters and characters are required much less frequently than others, and the machines willcontain many more type than are required for com mon work if full frames of the less common characters are provided. \Ve propose, therefore, to assign two characters to some of the frames, causing the type-bars of the two characters to alternate with each other in position, so that each frame so arranged will carry two sets of type-bars, each set extending transversely from side to side of the machine, but the spaces between the type-bars of each set being double the spaces between the type-bars of the frames, which are restricted to a single character.

The details of the construction of the frames 6 will be hereinafter stated in connection with the description of the justifying-bars, which are provided with a precisely similar frame.

Each of the type has upon its forward end a projecting shoulder 21., (see Figs. 14: and 16,) \Vl1lCll,Wl16l1t-l16 type is brought into position in the line, rests upon the rest-bar 74. (See Fig. 10.) The type of all the bars carried by any one of the frames 6-that is to say, the type in each transverse row-are arranged at the same angle with respect to their bars; but this angle varies with the type carried by the bars in the different frames, and is so adjusted that the faces of the type carried by IIO the bars in all of the frames will, when the I type are delivered against the rest-bar 74, be parallel with the top of the table 111. The frames 6 carrying the type-bars are so arranged that when the bars are released they will move forward and downward, so as to carry the type into their proper positions against the rest-bar 7% by gravity, aided, it may be, by light spring'pressure. bars are held in position in their respective frames in readiness for delivery by frictional contact with a series of stop levers or detents 28, (see Figs. 5,11, and 12,) pivoted upon rods 29, located in the upper ends of the frames just above the type-bars, and caused to bear upon The type 

